Getaways that Give Back

The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change

- By SNEHA MAHALE

wetlands—sharing not only bird sightings but their own powerful stories of change. "Gliding through the wetlands at dawn, hearing the guide speak about his past—it was surreal. I came for the birds, but left with a deeper understanding of what tourism can really do," says Ria Singh, a traveller from Mumbai.

In Maharashtra's Chirgaon village—popular for its successful vulture conservation efforts—travellers can witness the return of once almost extinct vultures. With their guided tour walks and community storytelling, the local action has led to revival of an entire ecosystem.